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Getting Rid of Global Glitches
Ayalew When he first started shipping products overseas in 2005, Alex Ayalew, owner of Joint International Business Group L.L.C., learned that he had to fill out 60 documents the first time he sent...
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Biz Expert Q&A: The Right Projector for a Successful Presentation
I travel a lot and give presentations before small groups. It’s always a hassle to make sure there is a projector at the location or that I can connect properly if there is one; I don’t want to lug...
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Plug and Play
The words “step into my office” have taken on a whole new meaning. As responsibilities grow and accessibility becomes more necessary, mobile technology has gotten smaller and more dependable. Wireless...
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3-D televisions? Video games that use your body as the controller? Movie projectors that fit in your pocket? It all sounds like something we might see on an episode of The Jetsons. But electronics for...
View ArticleUse Technology for Empowerment not Entertainment
I have always viewed technology as an empowerment tool. In fact, friends, colleagues, and employees have heard me repeatedly refer to it as “The Great Equalizer.” I just have to survey my own household...
View ArticleLet Us Upgrade You
Embracing technological advances to remain competitive in the global economy is imperative for smaller enterprises, particularly black-owned ones, which experts say have traditionally faced challenges...
View ArticleJuggling It All
Before using project management software, Tony Williamson, co-founder and CEO of Ajasa Technologies Inc., used Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to track the project managers, database administrators, and...
View ArticlePocket-sized Payroll
Payroll leader ADP has gone mobile—servicing more than 8,000 of its clients with the ADP Mobile Solutions application. Now, ADP clients in the United States can access essential payroll, benefits, and...
View ArticleThere’s More to Tech Than Social Media
On a number of occasions, you’ve probably heard me refer to technology as “the great equalizer.” It’s true. Proper and effective use can enhance the sales, financial, and marketing performance of any...
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UBR Spotlight: ZeroChaos CEO Harold Mills
ZeroChaos CEO Harold Mills (Image: Courtesy of Subject) This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita D. Young speaks with Harold Mills, the founder and CEO of ZeroChaos , a global...
View ArticleBreaking the Code
Sometimes, even the experts can make missteps when it comes to implementing technology solutions. In 2006, when Neil Nelson and Iziah Reid launched BrokenCurve (www.brokencurve.com), they had no idea...
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A Tech Makeover Story
By now, we’ve all heard 2009’s ballad of loss. Last year was no cakewalk for many Americans: The fallout from the near collapse of the financial industry, the upending of the real estate market, and...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tiny Tech Tools for Traveling
April might have been the “cruelest month” for poet T.S. Eliot, but when it comes to planning and executing a business trip or the perfect summer getaway, June runs a close second. Whether the travel...
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5 Savvy Fashion Apps
The last thing you want to stress over is what to wear! Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a C-suite executive, try these iPhone fashion apps to help you stay current on the trends, organize your...
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PHOTO GALLERY: iPhone 4 vs. iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 4 will hit the market Thursday and a wave of excitement has washed over techies, current iPhone users, and prospective buyers looking to see what the latest arrival will hold. As it stands,...
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Tech Insider: 4 Ways the iPad Makes You More Efficient
Fun? Yes. But business-savvy, too. There’s been a lot of brouhaha about the iPad, Apple’s attempt to revolutionize the tablet game. Though some 4 million iPads have been sold in the U.S., many...
View ArticleConcerned Mompreneur Develops Driver Watchdog Device
Christian Johnson never intended on becoming an inventor. But when her son was ready to start driving, she was not only worried about what all parents of teenaged drivers worry about—distracted...
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